u/Explosive_rat

Despite being told NOT to rinse my Fluval Stratum, I decided to ignore real life experiences from others and instead listen to the instructions on the bag.. and now my water is pitch black.

WHAT DO I DO??? Will it settle eventually or am I just supposed to give up on life?

I have my filter running and there’s nothing else in the tank rn because I’m beginning the cycle of life

Pls send help im having a nervous breakdown over this water. I can’t see ANYTHING. I didn’t even know water could be this color?!?!